A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

Sony WF C500 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Sony WF C500, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500

Weight

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g have the same weight as the Sony WF C500

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF C500's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 1meters

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be damaged. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 0.2mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20000Hz

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is less than that of Sony WF C500 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Sony WF C500's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 14 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Sony WF C500 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

The Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C500 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

Sony WF C500 2only

Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 6 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8000Hz

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 1Years

Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 7 Pro	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	1meters	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	9hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	10hours
	charge time	✗	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	highest mic frequency	8000Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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